PRN Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to provide respiratory care in the Respiratory Care Department. The role involves night shifts, variable hours, and rotating weekends/holidays at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104.

The ideal candidate will assess, treat, and educate patients, document care, and collaborate with physicians, with a focus on safety and quality under JCAHO and Medicare guidelines.

Qualifications

• AMA approved Respiratory Care Program completion required.
• CLIAFE compliance for foreign education equivalency.
• 1 year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred.
• Previous experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain/verify physician orders for therapy and validate appropriateness.
• Review medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Evaluate patient using age- and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Apply appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate assessment and individualized care.
• Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and treatment preference.
• Perform treatment procedures within scope of practice and delegate safely.
• Determine patient response to treatment and reassess progress.
• Educate patient and family through instruction and handouts on treatment plan and home programs.

Skills

Verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Computer experience

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

CLIAFE foreign education equivalency

1 year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred

Previous experience a plus

Job description

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to provide respiratory care in the Respiratory Care Department. The role involves night shifts, variable hours, and rotating weekends/holidays at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104.

The ideal candidate will assess, treat, and educate patients, document care, and collaborate with physicians, with a focus on safety and quality under JCAHO and Medicare guidelines.